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Ming-Kun Sung and Shih-Yi Chuang Is Honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for Home Quartet Residence in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Ming-Kun Sung and Shih-Yi Chuang honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Home Quartet Residence by Ming-Kun Sung and Shih-Yi Chuang, designed for Pilostyle Co., Ltd, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Home Quartet Residence
Home Quartet is a duplex residential interior designed for a family of four in Taiwan. The 158.6 square meter home places the living room, dining room, kitchen, and a co-reading area on the first floor, forming one open social space. A round dining table and the adjacent couch invite gatherings, while a rattan hanging chair by the window serves both children and elders. Blue is the main color, set against white walls, large tiles, warm solid wood furniture, and a leather sofa. Tall rear windows bring daylight into the shared areas, and the upper floor holds bedrooms and a study for privacy.
About Ming-Kun Sung and Shih-Yi Chuang
Founded in 2013, the studio began with the vision of building an approachable visual bridge between art, design, and the audience through experience in design and creative fields. As the scope of services and team expanded, it brought together top talent from various disciplines, gradually developing offerings in infographic design, digital front-end development, interactive media, and spatial design. In recent years, the studio has focused on environmental sustainability, earning multiple international certifications. It continues to evolve toward circular and service design integration, co-creating a more sustainable future.
Award Record
This recognition makes Ming-Kun Sung and Shih-Yi Chuang a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/174336
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/174336
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!174336
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/370691
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Home Quartet Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Silver, Dark Gray, Light Slate Gray, Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Pilostyle Co., Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ming-Kun Sung and Shih-Yi Chuang
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #174336
Credits
- Team
- Ming-Kun Sung, Shih-Yi Chuang
- Image Credits
- PILOSTYLE CO., LTD.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The project embraces 'togetherness,' blending American-style design for a family of four. A hanging chair in the living room creates a cozy nook for elders and children. A round dining table symbolizes unity, inviting gatherings. The couch area connects with dining, forming a social, open space. Large tiles anchor the design, while metallic accents and black-and-white details add modern refinement. Blue, gray, and wood tones soften the classic American style with a fresh rhythm.
- Inspiration
- This duplex home was inspired by a family of four's desire for closeness while meeting the needs of a sandwich generation caring for both children and elders. Breaking from typical Taiwanese palettes, the designer boldly used blue as the main color. The space prioritizes interaction and flexibility, offering multifunctional zones that transcend a single style. With thoughtful layout and color play, the design turns daily life into a warm, inclusive, and visually captivating experience.
- Research
- 'Home Quartet' is a duplex inspired by the family's desire for togetherness, addressing care for elders and children. Boldly using blue as the main color, it refreshes Taiwanese home design. Rooted in American style, it features a hanging chair for elders and kids, a round dining table symbolizing family warmth, and an open couch area for natural interaction. Blue contrasts with white walls, large tiles, warm wood furniture, and a leather sofa for a cozy, refined space.
- Challenge
- A major challenge was convincing the client to embrace vibrant colors and large tiles, such as bold blue in the entryway, carpet, and kitchen. This required careful balance and patient communication to ensure harmony and client confidence. Integrating elements like the hanging chair, round table, and couch into the American-inspired design also needed to address elders and children safely. Guided by the concept of 'togetherness,' the designer crafted a diverse, authentic living experience for the family.
- Realization and Technology
- The color scheme centers on blue, paired with ICI white walls for a clean, contrasting backdrop. Large tiles and stone provide a solid base, while warm custom solid wood furniture adds inviting texture. Select trims highlight American design, and a leather sofa brings warmth and refinement. This thoughtful mix of materials balances bold eclecticism with a soft, welcoming home atmosphere, letting the family's genuine emotions flow naturally throughout the space.
- Operation and Interaction
- The round table and adjacent couch naturally draw family and friends together, creating a warm, unified space filled with laughter. The rattan hanging chair by the window is a favorite for children's play and offers elders a commanding view, blending playfulness with comfort. The homeowner praised the flexible layout, which dissolves traditional separations of the duplex, allowing elder visits and children's activities to flow freely in an atmosphere of genuine togetherness.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in June 2022 in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The 158.6 sqm duplex centers its social areas on the first floor, where the living room, dining room, kitchen, and a co-reading area converted from a guest room form an open, cohesive space. The rear balcony's tall windows allow abundant sunlight to fill the main gathering zones, enhancing comfort and brightness. Upstairs, the master bedroom, secondary bedroom, and study provide private retreats while maintaining the bright, harmonious atmosphere established downstairs.
- Keywords
- Sandwich Generation, Cohesive Blue, American Style, Modern Design, Duplex, Cohesive, Eco-friendly Building Materials
